​​​House bill 390, effective
March 4, 2002, allows for an extension of time for payment of real estate and
manufactured home taxes for military personnel.

​​​Qualifying Property1.
Owned by a member of the National Guard or a member of a component of the armed
forces of the United States who is called to active duty as a result of
Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Noble Eagle, or the directive issued by
the Governor on September 28, 2001, or a successor of that directive.

2.
Owned by the spouse of such a member.

3. Owned jointly by such member and
spouse or dependent parent.

4. Owned by a dependent parent of such a
member who dies during such active duty.

Extension of Dates for Payment1) Applies to taxes/assessments payable during the member’s period of active
duty and six months following termination of that duty are delayed until the
seventh month after the member’s active duty ends.

2) Allows for a
future payment contract covering qualifying taxes and special assessments, with
no penalties or interest.

3) If taxes are escrowed with your mortgage
payment, a request that monthly mortgage payments be reduced by the amount of
escrowed taxes for the period of active service.

Application Process1) May be completed by the member, spouse or dependent parent upon receipt
of military orders calling the member into active duty.

2) Must be
completed no later than the last day of the sixth month following termination of
active duty.

3) Proof of eligibility must be provided with application
(Copy of military orders)

For more information please contact our office
by calling 330-424-9514